unaffiliated — not officially connected with or controlled by a group or organization
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not officially connected with or controlled by a group or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The unaffiliated superhero refused to join any team because he didn't want to share his snacks.
- As an unaffiliated journalist, she maintains editorial independence.
- The unaffiliated cat decided it didn't need humans and started its own business.
unaffiliated
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnəˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd/]
not officially connected with or controlled by a group or organization
Independent from all organizations
Unaffiliated yet dedicated, while others stay affiliated
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin affiliare, meaning 'to adopt or accept,' combined with the negation prefix un-. The addition of un- reverses the sense to indicate a lack of affiliation or association.
Breakdown
un- (not) + affiliate (to associate or connect with, from Latin affiliare) + -ed (past participle forming the adjective).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The unaffiliated superhero refused to join any team because he didn't want to share his snacks.”
“As an unaffiliated journalist, she maintains editorial independence.”
“The unaffiliated cat decided it didn't need humans and started its own business.”
“Many students choose to remain unaffiliated with political parties.”
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